Pickos Ski School, located at 105 Jump Street, announced in December 2019 that they would be the official host for the 2020 International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) World Junior Waterski Championships. Due to COVID-19, the original competition date was rescheduled to August 22-29, 2021.
The IWWF World Junior Waterski...
By Ron Kelly, Walton County Information Officer
Walton County was created in 1824, making this year the 200th anniversary of its founding. Walton County’s present total land area is 1,028 square miles, but it was once much larger. Portions of Walton County’s original territory were given in 1846 to help...
Who’s ready to kick off another exciting Savor the Sound concert fundraiser, but in cooler weather and with an outstanding guest speaker? The Taylor Haugen Foundation has announced that Sammy Lee Davis, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient also known as “The Real Forrest Gump,” will speak at this event....
By Kay Phelan
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy (ECCAC) CEO Julie Porterfield was recently surprised with a note-worthy honor to recognize her years of loyal service. At an ECCAC Board of Directors meeting last month, President Janet Parker announced that as a result of Julie’s 23+ years of dedication, founding and...
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation held its inaugural Spring Pickleball Smash April 28-30 at Mooney Tennis & Pickleball Courts in Fort Walton Beach. The three-day tournament raised more than $15,000, which will support and extend educational opportunities for the Take Stock in Children scholarship program, which currently provides two-year...
As the late winter sun starts to warm the Emerald Coast, families who love spending time on the water or just enjoying the coastal lifestyle have an upcoming weekend all their own at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach.
The 4th annual Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle Show will...
By Lori Smith
Evan Williams Bourbon and its American-Made Heroes Foundation selected the Founder of Healing Paws for Warriors, Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force (Ret), Mike Arena, as one of its “American-Made Heroes.”
Recently honored at the Step One Fest, Maureen Bierman, Director of Marketing, Step One Automotive Group, said, “We...
By Barbara Palmgren
It is exciting to report to the community that Preserve Bluewater Bay, Inc., has submitted a purchase sales agreement with Bluewater Bay Development Venture to purchase the 150 acres of green space in Bluewater Bay. All parties have signed the agreement to buy the land. There is...
Meet local Freeport resident Mia Bennett, a 19-year-old student at Florida State University. She’s held many pageant titles including Miss Freedom USA 2019, Miss Tristate BBQ 2018, Miss Emerald Coast BBQ 2018 and Miss Northwest Florida 2017. But, securing titles isn’t her goal. Since age 16 her passion has...
